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| Better Place to Sleep | • Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening
It will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock. Try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest, as well.
• Exercise early in the day
Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercising stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult.
• Check your iron level
Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep.
Tips for a better sleep environment
• Make sure your bed is large enough and comfortable
If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed. Test various types of mattresses. Try therapeutic shaped bubbles pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side. Have comfortable cotton sheets.
• Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping
It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc. Help your body find out that this is a place for rest or intimacy.
• Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable
Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. Keep it quiet. You can use a fan or a "white noise" machine to help block outside noises.
• Hide your clock
A big, enlightened digital clock may cause you to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious. Put your clock so you can't see the time when you are in bed.
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